Should I retake the DAT?

[nflah29]

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These are my scores:

PAT: 21
RC: 22
QR: 17
GC: 16
OC: 19
Bio: 18
AA:18
TS: 18

Cum GPA: 3.7
Science GPA: 3.54

The scores aren't perfect, but I was wondering if I really should retake them or not. My primary choice school is Tufts.

 

[magriva]

When are you applying?

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[Kingsta2426]

If you're applying next cycle then yes I think you should retake, it will only make you a stronger applicant.

 

[nflah29]

Yeah, I plan on applying next cycle.

 

[r2thekesh]

Those northeastern private schools definitely have a trend of taking students with higher than average DAT scores. If you've got the time and think you can improve, it's a good idea. If you think you can do something better with your time, then do that.

 

[ccm5166]

These are my scores:

PAT: 21
RC: 22
QR: 17
GC: 16
OC: 19
Bio: 18
AA:18
TS: 18

Cum GPA: 3.7
Science GPA: 3.54

The scores aren't perfect, but I was wondering if I really should retake them or not. My primary choice school is Tufts.

According to Tufts
Minimum Scores:

16 Academic Average
17 Perceptual Ability
17 Reading Comprehension
16 Total Science

You have it so, you can probably get interview

 

[Rootz90]

These are my scores:

PAT: 21
RC: 22
QR: 17
GC: 16
OC: 19
Bio: 18
AA:18
TS: 18

Cum GPA: 3.7
Science GPA: 3.54

The scores aren't perfect, but I was wondering if I really should retake them or not. My primary choice school is Tufts.

People do get in with your scores and your gpa is strong. I am not saying you HAVE to retake but some schools have cutoff (17 in each). I would probably retake but it is totally up to you.


FYI, I have 19aa/ts with nothing below 17 and also am contemplating of a retake.

 

[dental diva]

i had the same AA and TS as you and I retook but only because my GPA is much worse than yours, and i had a 16 in Bio and QR both. if i had your GPA i wouldn't have retaken, your GPA is well above average!

 

[jmh018]

I got the exact same score on the DAT when I took it the first time. I also have the exact same GPA, both overall and science. I retook the DAT and got a 21. I would suggest taking it again since you have the time. 18 is a good score and may get you in where you want to go but it could limit you elsewhere.